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Alexander to quit Senate GOP leadership
Sen. Lamar Alexander announced Tuesday he will step down from his Senate Republican leadership post in January, saying the move will allow him to be more "aggressive" in tackling major issues.
Bachmann: Obama should not allow Ahmadinejad in U.S.
Republican presidential contender Rep. Michele Bachmann called Tuesday on President Obama to bar Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from attending this week's session of the United Nationals General Assembly.
Terps doubling up with freshmen on defense
Terps could start three freshmen on defense for first time since 2000 finale
Forum attendees voice opposition to cutting sports at Maryland
Commission due to submit recommendations by Nov. 15
Morning Roundup, Sept. 20
Suspect in Bowie State killing denied bail; Toddler shot, killed; Orange calls for ethics reform, and a raise; D.C. rapes increase in 2010; Man is posing as NFL's Vince Young; D.C. auditor calls for probe of police advisory committee leader; P.G. primaries today for Johnson's seat; D.C.'s top teacher was a mechanical engineer; O'Malley administration opposes Constellation merger.
PICKET: Obama jobs bill makes the unemployed a new protected class
Rep. Louie Gohmert, Texas Republican, went to the House floor last Tuesday and broke down parts of President Barack Obama's jobs bill. One particular section Rep. Gohmert highlighted was the "prohibition of discrimination in employment on the basis of an individual's status as unemployed."
More on the 2-H Club, Hightower and Helu
What they did against the Cardinals was, statistically, pretty unusual.
Tweaks included in weekly Maryland depth chart
Tony Logan, Andre Monroe listed as starters entering date with Temple
George Mason suspends guard Andre Cornelius
Guard charged with credit card fraud and credit card larceny.
Obama's cuts largely in health-care spending
President Obama wants the supercommittee to cut payments to drug companies, long-term care facilities and, eventually, beneficiaries, as part of his $3 trillion recommendation to reduce the federal deficit.
GOP hopefuls dismiss 'Buffett Rule'
GOP White House hopefuls responded in a familiar fashion Monday to President Obama's latest deficit reduction plan, rejecting the notion of raising taxes and suggesting the commander-in-chief doesn't have a clue when it comes to getting the nation's fiscal house in order.
Andy Parks Live from The Washington Times
Obama Speaks - Class Warfare or MATH?
President Obama lays out his plan to cut $3 trillion from the national debt. Is it class warfare? Or is it math?
PICKET: Florida Congressman proposes bill to make traveling with firearms easier
Congressman Cliff Stearns, Florida Republican, has proposed legislation that would allow any fire arm owner who is also a conceal carry permit holder in his own state to cross state lines within the country and not be considered to be breaking the firearm carry laws of another state.
Morning Roundup: Sept. 19
D.C. police cameras don't deter crime; Md. lawmaker floats plan for flash-mob legislation; D.C. welfare-to-work director fired, rehired; Md. man attends every redistricting meeting; Gray adopts, tweaks Atlanta hiring project; Little voter enthusiasm in Prince George's over Johnson seat; Man charged in seven area bank robberies; McDonnell appoints prominent lawyer to Metro board; Phillips closes at Harbor Place.
A half-by-half snapshot of Danny O'Brien against West Virginia
A quick breakdown of targets by half
Edsall unsure on length of suspensions for McCree, Tyler
Maryland coach says of senior wideouts: "Ball's in their court"
What's up with that?
D.C. Council Chairman Kwame R. Brown said he would re-examine laws that govern how council members can use constituent service account money to make sure the donations are spent for the right reasons. What's up with that?
